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UB Libraries waiving fees on overdue books

The UB Libraries is preparing to transfer the records of its more than 4.2 million printed materials to a new database. Nearly 3,000 of those materials are overdue or considered lost. Photo: Mark Mulville

By MARCENE ROBINSON

Charles Lyons, associate university librarian for discovery and delivery

The next few weeks may be your window to return that
long-overdue library book.

The UB Libraries is holding Amnesty Campaign 2017, a month-long
initiative from Nov. 17 through Dec. 18 that calls on the UB and
Buffalo communities to return overdue books and materials in
exchange for waived fines and fees.

In most cases, the UB Libraries will be able to forgive all
overdue fines or fees. Charges will not be waived for books that
are not returned.

“We encourage everyone — students, faculty, staff
and community members — to take advantage of this opportunity
to get those overdue fees waived, no questions asked. We just want
the books back so that others can use them,” says Charles
Lyons, UB associate university librarian for discovery and
delivery.

Amnesty Campaign 2017 comes as the UB Libraries prepare to
transfer the records of its more than 4.2 million printed materials
to a new database. Nearly 3,000 of those materials are overdue or
considered lost.

By collecting lost books or permanently removing them from the
system, this initiative will lead to more accurate counts for
materials.

Members of the UB community can view their checked-out items or
potential fines online.